Dietary Principles for the "Sanfu Days"
Currently, we are in the height of summer, with average temperatures exceeding 30°C and humidity levels above 73%, making people susceptible to heatstroke. Excessive loss of salt and fluids can cause blood vessels to dilate, placing a burden on organs like the heart, and may even lead to heat cramps and heat exhaustion. People engaging in outdoor activities in hot and humid weather should pay special attention to timing and moderation, replenish salt and water in a timely manner, ensure adequate rest, and undergo regular health check-ups. Director Wang reminds everyone: if a citizen encounters a sudden illness, they should not panic. The patient should be quickly moved to a cool, dry place for simple first aid to buy time for emergency treatment.
On July 15th, the weather entered the "Sanfu" days, which some call "sauna days." Such weather often feels muggy and oppressive. People often sleep less, and many have poor appetites, feeling unable to eat or having little desire for food. Eating raw or cold foods at this time can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort. The heat, combined with heavy sweating and high energy expenditure, can easily lead to physical discomfort. Especially for the elderly, children, and those who are frail or frequently ill, the high temperatures can be more harmful, making a reasonable diet even more crucial.
According to medical experts, this hot and humid "Sanfu" weather can lead to a high incidence of many diseases. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there is a concept called "Zhuxia," which refers to the body's inability to adapt to the high temperatures and humidity of summer, easily leading to problems with the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. Symptoms can include dizziness, a feeling of fullness in the head, irritability, dry mouth, chest tightness, palpitations, and a subjective feeling of fever. So, during the "Zhuxia" season, how can we regulate our bodies and improve our constitution? Director Lü Li, head of the Nutrition Department at the General Hospital of the Armed Police Force, offers this advice to our readers: The most direct way to maintain health in summer is through "dietary therapy." In this...